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Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,950 cc

SPY 88MOT history

SPY 88 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz G-Class first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 242,186 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
242,186 km
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,778 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPY 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPY 88 was last recorded at 242,186 km on 16 Dec 2021, 7,398 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,788 km · 26 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
7,398 km
Average per year
7,778 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 242,186 km
  • 2019 – 234,788 km
  • 2018 – 228,079 km
  • 2012 – 174,642 km
  • 2011 – 168,766 km
  • 2010 – 160,019 km
  • 2007 – 132,027 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,186 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,186 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    242,186 km
    Test number
    384607298878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail242,023 miles (+41)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,023 miles
    Test number
    312300758867
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively damaged both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear brake hose excessively deteriorated.

  3. Fail241,982 miles8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,982 miles
    Test number
    945452084515
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass234,788 km (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    234,788 km
    Test number
    600505030872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass228,079 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    228,079 km
    Test number
    343939738298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass219,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    219,165 miles
    Test number
    347043532788
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  7. Fail219,165 miles (+8,833)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,165 miles
    Test number
    111246819791
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  8. Pass210,332 miles (+23,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    210,332 miles
    Test number
    499725729028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass187,288 miles (+1,953)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    187,288 miles
    Test number
    546525244232
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass185,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    185,335 miles
    Test number
    487749533200
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass174,642 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    174,642 km
    Test number
    249243232216
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  12. Pass168,846 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    168,846 miles
    Test number
    205808741160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail168,766 km (+8,747)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,766 km
    Test number
    385112341132
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass160,019 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    160,019 km
    Test number
    264002650047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass147,211 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    147,211 miles
    Test number
    194109649036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,197 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,197 miles
    Test number
    801267149020
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  17. Pass132,027 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    132,027 km
    Test number
    634771597283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,269 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    117,269 miles
    Test number
    582892776235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,261 miles (+49,407)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    792864066291
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass67,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,854 miles
    Test number
    683828896040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,754 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,754 miles
    Test number
    142688996470
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about SPY 88

What vehicle is registration SPY 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPY 88 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz G-Class first used on 31 Dec 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SPY 88 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SPY 88 expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SPY 88?
The MOT on SPY 88 expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SPY 88 done?
SPY 88 was recorded at 242,186 km at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 7,778 km a year.
Has SPY 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPY 88 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on SPY 88 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SPY 88 find?
SPY 88 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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